Angella Jost is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a yoga instructor for Yoga by Degrees. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services, including asset allocation advice and investment manager searches, to clients such as corporations and foundations. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Hatch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Brian Magnan is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Magnan is based in Naperville, IL. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, special needs, and divorce, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Joshua Ruland is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked for Minooka CCSD 201 from 2016 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Malini Murali is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, previously employed by Oxford Bank and Trust and Naperville School District 203. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

John Pethokoukis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2019. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology for investment analysis and allocation, supporting client decisions with forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Eric Crane is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific, ECC Insurance Brokers, and Brown & Brown Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of Lighthouse Investments, LLC, a real estate business based in Savannah, TN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lauren Zick is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Prior to that, she held roles at Circulation, Inc. and Smart Vision Labs, Inc. Lauren also has experience related to St. John's University and Tanglewood Kennels, LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Eric Milano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities, and Northern Trust. Outside of his financial career, he was involved with Armands Pizza and Pasta for over a decade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Clarence Welton is a Financial Consultant currently serving at Fidelity since 2020. He has a background in financial services and management, having previously worked as Managing Partner at INOJ Strategic Acquisitions LLC from 2014 to 2020, and as Financial Center Manager and Assistant Vice President at Fifth Third Bank from 2009 to 2014. His professional focus includes helping clients achieve peace of mind, family security, and comprehensive financial planning to support retirement goals. Drawing from his experience as a family man and veteran, Clarence emphasizes building strong relationships to create financial plans that address current needs and future generational goals. Outside of his professional role, Clarence has interests in family activities, gardening, military service, music, parenthood, and reading.

Jason Hall is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Life Time Fitness for 14 years. He serves as Secretary on the board of the Mental Health Matters Fund. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of advisors and offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Justin Broderick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Ameriprise/Eric M Larson & Associates, Fisher Investments, William Blair, and Amazon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ronald Lambert is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LPL Financial, and Wayne Hummer Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Lemont Fire Department Pension Board and acts as treasurer for the Lemont Firemen's Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching them to advisory models or discretionary managers, with access to a broad range of investment products and fiduciary services.

Ryan Breytspraak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TruStage, Gerald Ford, College Fresh, Goodwill, Butler University, Abbey Farms, and Batavia High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by extensive technology tools and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Matthew Brown is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to understand their financial objectives and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics including investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Additionally, he offers clients access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Roanoke College. His approach centers on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families in order to tailor financial strategies that align with their priorities.

Tyler Selvy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Mountain Street Advisors, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools such as deterministic and probability modeling to tailor planning and consulting services to client goals and supports a large advisor network with diverse advisory programs.

Landon Thompson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Naperville, IL, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and GRN Winfield. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures including owning a podcast focused on marriage and parenting, consulting in digital marketing for small businesses, and marketing nutritional supplements. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Patrice Kimble is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Prior to her financial services career, she was involved in small business operations including Serenity Day Spa and A & V Homecare Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a range of financial planning topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Barbara Franks is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wheaton, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its large network of advisors and branches, as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Harvey Saint Jean is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior firms include Morgan Stanley, Robinhood Markets, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates DJ Major, a sole proprietorship providing music entertainment and digital content creation services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.